Collection of Questions on the Shehecheyanu Blessing and More
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Question
Hello, several questions. 1: On what exactly do we recite the Shehecheyanu blessing (on a new thing), clothing, receiving a loan, or anything else? (Also regarding fruits, I would like to know on which and when, is it on every fruit I eat or what?). And when exactly. 2. Is it customary today to bless "Malbish Arumim" on a new item? 3: If a person is in a large synagogue with several prayer areas, and I am in a place where they are not currently praying (in a nearby Beit Midrash), do I need to hear Kaddish and respond to Barechu and Kedusha, and Aleinu Leshabeach, etc., do I need to stop if I am doing something in the meantime, such as studying, or if I am not doing anything, I would appreciate a distinction if there is one between the two cases. 4: Recited Birkat Hamazon on something that requires Borei Nefashot, by mistake, what is the ruling? And what should be done. 5: Saying "I don't know" about something you do know because you don't want it to be known, is it permitted?
Answer
Hello and blessings,
1. The Shehecheyanu blessing is recited on a new item that a person buys, which brings him joy according to his situation.
It is also recited on a fruit that renews from year to year and is not available in the market throughout the year.
On commandments that come from time to time, such as holidays, sitting in a sukkah, taking a lulav, etc.
2. It is not customary to bless "Malbish Arumim" on new clothing. Instead, Shehecheyanu is recited. One can intend this blessing the next morning in the blessing "Malbish Arumim".
3. If you are in the same Beit Midrash, respond. If you are in a nearby Beit Midrash, respond. However, if you are studying, you are not required to interrupt to respond.
4. Not fulfilled. And bless again Borei Nefashot.
5. Permitted.